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Basking Ridge
Open to everyone
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April 5
April 26
April-June
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SOMERSET HILLS YMCA PROGRAMS
The Somerset Hills YMCA has several upcoming events for families. See attached flyers for each.
Friday Family Night - 6-8pm - a great opportunity for families to spend quality time together and have fun.
Lucia Bocchino Art Contest - artists in grades K-12 can submit art for the "Exhibition of Inspirational Women: Who Inspires You?". The Lucia Bocchino Fund will generously donate awards in five categories. Art will be on display at the Y from April 29 - May 11.
Lifeguard Certification or Recertification- With summer around the corner, spring is the perfect time to become certified as a lifeguard. The Y offers certification and recertification trainings in the months of April, May and June.
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Bernardsville
Open to everyone
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April 6-11
April 13
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RECYCLED SPORTING GOODS SALE
RePlay - Please remember to donate all your gently used sporting equipment to this great new event which will benefit Bedwell's Green Team initiatives.
We will be collecting this weekend at the Olcott Building (in front of the High School) at the POD storage container. Volunteers will be taking your donations from 10-2pm both Saturday and Sunday (6/7th) for all those larger items such as nets, bicycles etc.
We will also be collecting in the pool parking lot each morning Mon-Thurs (April 8-11th) from approx 9-11am. If you happen to be there earlier, just drop it off next to the RePlay sign. There is also a bin in the Bedwell lobby for smaller daily collections.
If you are unable to get to one of our collection points, please let us know and we will arrange collection! Bedwellgreenteam@yahoo.com
Sporting Goods Sale - 9:00 - 3:00 See flyer for details.
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Bernardsville
Open to everyone
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April 6 - June15
April 26
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EVENTS AT SCHERMAN-HOFFMAN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Family Fun At Scherman-Hoffman
Saturday, April 6, 20, May 4, 18, June 1, 15;
2:00 to 3:00 P.M.
Bring your family to Scherman Hoffman for a fun-filled hour exploring with our naturalists our habitats and the animals and plants that live here. Cost: FREE.
Location: Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, 908-766-5787. shws@njaudubon.org
An Evening With The Frogs
Friday, April 26, 7:00 - 8:30 P.M.
Come for a night adventure to the world of amphibians! We'll start with a short slide presentation of the frogs of the Sanctuary, and then we'll head out with flashlights, buckets and nets to the vernal pools and frog ponds. We'll listen and look for anything that hops, crawls, or swims! Due to the sensitivity of the habitat, program is limited to 15 people.Pre-registration required by 4/24, call 908-766-5787.
Location: Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville. 908-766-5787. shws@njaudubon.org
Cost: $5 members, $7 nonmembers.
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Bernardsville
Open to everyone
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April 8
April 9
April 11
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BERNARDSVILLE LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Drop-In Craft and Coffee--Monday, April 8 at 10:30 am. Enjoy conversation and relax as your child does a craft. The library supplies the coffee and craft materials. Free family craft program. No sign-up is needed.
I Haiku, Do You?--Tuesday, April 9 at 4:15 pm. Haikus are short poems that rely on description. Learn all about haiku and write one for our poetry contest. Free family program. No sign-up is needed.
Elephant and Piggie Story Time--Thursday, April 11 at 10:30 am. Celebrate this book series by popular author Mo Willems. Free family program. No sign-up is needed.
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Bernardsville
Open to everyone
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April 18
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BERNARDSVILLE RECREATION SUMMER CAMP
Registration begins April 18. See flyer for information.
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Bernardsville
Open to everyone
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April 20
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BERNARDSVILLE CLEAN UP DAY
8:00 - 10:00AM
Residents will be volunteering to help pick up litter in Bernardsville. Participants can register via e-mail by submitting their name and location they would like to clean. It can be any area of Bernardsville that needs attention. You can register as a group or an individual, or you can just participate that day by reporting to Base Camp to obtain trash bags. Please byo gloves. If students would like a form filled out for community service, please include that in the e-mail. See flyer for details.
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Bernardsville
Open to everyone
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April 20
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FREE ELECTRONICS RECYLING DAY
8:00-1:00 BHS
Drop off any unwanted electronics. See flyer for items accepted.
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Bernardsville
Open to everyone
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April 20
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USED BIKE DRIVE
9:00 AM to 12:00 noon
A used bike collection for Pedals for Progress will be hosted by the Bernardsville United Methodist Church, 22 Church St. Used adult and children's bicycles in good condition will be accepted to be sent to help individuals in developing countries around the world. Sewing machines in working condition will also be accepted. Pedals for Progress requires a $10 donation with each bike to help defray the cost of shipping. A receipt will be given for each bike and donation. For more information, see flyer.
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Gladstone
Open to everyone
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April 20
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HARMONIUM CHAMBER SINGERS
7:00 pm - Peapack Reformed Church, 224 Main Street, Gladstone
The Harmonium Chamber Singers are 24 of the most advanced members of Harmonium Choral Society, including a large number of music educators. Directed by Dr. Anne Matlack, they specialize in unaccompanied repertoire in an eclectic mix of styles. This program includes choral music from William Byrd to Benjamin Britten, Elizabethan madrigals and Matthew Harris' Shakespeare Songs Book VI. Price $10- $20; For tickets: www.MusicSH.org/concerts
Email: info@MusicSH.org, Phone: 973-339-7719.
Website: www.MusicSH.org
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Stanhope
Open to everyone
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April 27
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CAMP COLEY FUN DAY
2:00 - 7:00pm Rain or Shine.
Fun Day is open to all boys and girls 3rd grade through 12th grade and parents. There will be many activities including camp games, songs, BBQ dinner, parent session and an evening camp fire program with smores. The cost is only $5 For more information, see flyer.
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Basking Ridge
Open to everyone
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April-May
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RIDGE MAVERICKS SPRING SOCCER
Registration is open for spring soccer. See flyer for details.
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Morristown
Open to everyone
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May 4
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NEW - TUNES FOR THOMAS
11:00 - 3:00 - Lewis Morris Park
Family activities and music to benefit the Valerie Fund in honor of Thomas Rice, a three year old who died of a brain tumor. The Valerie Fund's mission is to provide support for the comprehensive
healthcare of children with cancer and blood disorders. See flyer for information.
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Bernardsville
Open to everyone
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May 18
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CRIMSON CAFÉ
Save the Date -- Bernards High Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble
Crimson Café - Celebrating New Orleans
Saturday, May 18, 6:30 pm. Performing Arts Center
Music and Buffett Supper - All are Welcome
Adults $40.00, Seniors $20.00, Students $10.00
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Bernardsville
Open to everyone
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June 14
Registration deadline
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ST. JOHN ON THE MOUNTAIN VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
July 15-19 - 9:30-12:00 - for Children ages 3 to rising 4th graders $60*
See flyer for details.
Youth volunteers also needed- Rising 5th grade and up.
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Bedminster
Open to everyone
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Spring/
Summer
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THE CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ART
Spring Art Classes & Summer Art Camps - See brochure attached.
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Morristown
Open to everyone
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Spring/
Summer
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MORRIS MUSEUM
See attached for:
Spring Workshops
Summer Workshops
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Bernardsville
Open to everyone
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Summer
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NEW - "GODSPELL"
The Somerset Hills Drama Workshop/The School of St. Elizabeth are running a summer drama camp and staging a production of "Godspell". All students going into Grade 5 and up are invited. Begins July 1 and meets from 9:30-12:30 Mon.-Thur. Cost: $300. For more information, contact mardrew1441@yahoo.com
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Somerset Hills
Open to everyone
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Summer Camp
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MUSIC IN THE SOMERSET HILLS
Musical opportunities during the summer for students entering grades 3-12. See flyer for details.
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Bernards Township, Bernardsville, Chester Borough, Long Hill Township, Mendham Borough, Mendham Township and Peapack/Gladstone
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2nd Tuesday of Month
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CHILD HEALTH CONFERENCE
The Bernards Township Health Department conducts a monthly no cost clinic for children who are not covered by health insurance which ensures that children receive appropriate vaccinations in a timely manner.
The services provided are: Growth and development assessments, Immunizations for newborns through children 18 years of age, Nutrition assessment and counseling, and Information and education on childhood health, safety, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in the area, Pediatric Dental Program, NJ Snap (Food Stamps), etc. This influenza vaccine is available to those who attend at our Child Health Conference.
Phone the Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills at 908-766-0180 for an appointment or phone the Bernards Township Health Department at 908-204-2520 for further information
Flyer in English Flyer in Spanish
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INFORMATION FOR ADULTS
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Bernardsville
Open to everyone
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April 6
April 11
April 14
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BERNARDSVILLE LIBRARY PROGRAMS
Meet Star-Ledger Reporter Mark Di Ionno--Saturday, April 6 at 2:00 pm. Award-winning columnist Mark Di Ionno will talk about his debut novel, "The Last Newspaperman," as well as the roots of yellow journalism and the rise of our celebrity media culture. Free. Advance sign-up is requested at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FFH7RBW.
Restoring our Landscape After Sandy--Thursday, April 11 at 7:00 pm. A panel of experts will address the concerns of residents on how to restore the natural beauty of their landscape after Superstorm Sandy. The panel will discuss preferred planting techniques, what species to plant and what invasives to avoid, and how proper planning can avoid unnecessary expense. Free. Advance sign-up is requested at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FN5RXK2.
"Call of Life" - A Movie Screening--Sunday, April 14 at 2:00 pm. Watch the first feature documentary to investigate the growing threat to Earth's life support systems from the unprecedented loss of biodiversity. The movie will be followed by a discussion led by Rhea Landig, Director of Development for Species Alliance, which produced the film. Free. Advance sign-up is requested at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/JN565GT.
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Bernardsville
Open to everyone
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April 27
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HOW TO USE WILDFLOWER FIELD GUIDES
Workshop and Walk
April 27, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Learn how to use identification keys to different wildflower guides. Review terms of leaf and flower structure. Bring your favorite guide, camera and magnifier loupe. Following an indoor activity, we will walk the trails to see what is in bloom at Scherman Hoffman.
Pre-registration is required, call 908-766-5787. Limited to 15.
Location: Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, 908-766-5787. shws@njaudubon.org
Cost: $7 members, $12 nonmembers.
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